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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $33,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $30,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014201420142014
Modeli3GLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $63,000 $64,550 $88,600 $118,160
Base Invoice $42,020 $58,590 $60,032 $82,398 $109,889
Tera World 2,600        
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350        
Park Assistant Package 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720 720    
Sunroof 1,000        
Premium 1 Package   3,680 3,680    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
designo Edition   4,800 4,800    
Proximity key   650 650    
Tera World 2,390        
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160        
Park Assistant Package 920        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670 670    
Sunroof 920        
Premium 1 Package   3,422 3,422    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
designo Edition   4,464 4,464    
Proximity key   605 605    
Options (change) 7,650 15,010 15,010 1,950 0
Options (change) 7,035 13,960 13,960 1,814 0
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $45,595 $78,935 $80,485 $91,475 $119,085
Total Invoice $42,550 $73,475 $74,917 $85,137 $110,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,738
Model Year20172014201420142014
Modeli3GLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$45,595$78,935$80,485$91,475$119,085
Adjustments for Features0-9,870-9,870-11,535-14,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,595$69,065$70,615$79,940$104,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,550$10,875$35,160
Total Invoice$42,550$73,475$74,917$85,137$110,814
Adjustments for Features0-9,187-9,187-10,736-13,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,550$64,288$65,730$74,401$96,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,442$10,113$32,698

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172014201420142014
Modeli3GLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo net   $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0    
7.2 kW onboard charger$500    
Automatic start / stop    $150
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,300$17,170$17,170$18,835$22,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,870$9,870$11,535$14,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,187-9,187-10,736-13,828

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172014
Modeli3GL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in121.0 in
Length157.4 in201.6 in
Width69.9 in76.4 in
Height62.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested141560%
Total Not Requested92540%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested110041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested141560%
Total Not Requested92540%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested110041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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